The Super Bowl has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous kicking legends throughout its history. However, no one could have predicted that the record for the longest field goal in this prestigious event would remain unbroken for over three decades. Steve Christie, a skilled kicker from the Buffalo Bills, etched his name in the annals of football history during Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 when he launched a colossal 54-yard bomb against the Cowboys. It was an astonishing achievement that seemed insurmountable until recently, when a rookie named Jake Moody emerged to shatter Christie’s record with a 55-yard stunner.
It is truly baffling to comprehend how a record of this magnitude managed to withstand the test of time, considering the abundance of extraordinary kicking talents that have graced the NFL in recent years. Justin Tucker, for instance, currently holds the record for the longest field goal in regular season games, having effortlessly drilled a 66-yard attempt against Detroit a couple of years ago. Tucker surpassed the previous record holder, Matt Prater, by a mere two yards.
While the NFL has witnessed numerous field goals exceeding the 60-yard mark, it is surprising that Moody’s record-breaking feat occurred during a Super Bowl game from a distance of 55 yards. Although this accomplishment should not be undermined, especially considering the immense pressure and grandeur of the event, one would have expected this record to be surpassed on more than just a couple of occasions since Christie’s historic kick in ’94.
We are rapidly approaching a point where a 60-yard field goal will be deemed routine rather than extraordinary. However, the Super Bowl, being the grandest stage of them all, has yet to witness such a remarkable feat. Now that Moody has etched his name in history, it remains to be seen how long he can retain this prestigious record. Records of this nature are akin to a game of chance, as reaching the Super Bowl is an arduous task in itself. Regardless of the outcome, Moody will forever hold the distinction of once being the record holder for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history. Even if another player surpasses his achievement in the upcoming year, Moody’s name will forever be immortalized in the NFL record books.
According to the Source deadspin.com